Whole Wheat Lemon Scones

July 5, 2013

After I made my Raw Chia Jam, I immediately craved fresh scones.

Crazily enough, I have never made scones before! Turns out, they are ridiculously easy to make!

The lemon flavor is subtle, but very “real” tasting (not like a lemon extract taste that can be a bit overpowering….although I do love it in lemon poppy seed muffins). These are definitely NOT your typical overly sugary-sweet scones. They are mildly sweet and pair beautifully with sweet homemade jams. The perfect tea party treat!

1/2 cup sour milk (I used whole milk and added the juice of 1 lemon to allow the milk to sour)

the zest of 1 whole lemon

additional cane sugar for sprinkling over top of the scones (optional)

Preheat your oven to 350°.

In a food processor (using the dough blade), add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Pulse several times to mix your dry ingredients. Next, add the cold butter pieces and process until the “dough” starts to come together. Add the milk, sugar, and lemon zest and process on “low” until a slightly sticky dough forms.

On a parchment lined baking sheet, scoop out the dough and form into a bowl. Press the ball into a circle; about 1/2 inch thick.

Cut the dough into 12 pieces; but don’t cut all the way through. You’ll be able to cut the scones apart easier this way once they are done baking.

Sprinkle the top with additional sugar (about 1 tablespoon). Bake for 20-25 minutes

Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days (ours lasted 5 days without getting too dried out).

Abbie started The Feel Good Foodie blog in 2011, and over the past 4 years it has evolved into Growing Roots & Wings. Abbie is a local photographer, trained doula, weirdo hippy lady, and avid DIY-er. When she's not doing bloggy things, you can find her scouring local thrift shops, drinking a pint of craft beer, or hiding from her children in the pantry while eating handfuls of chocolate chips. She lives in Madison, Wisconsin with her mad scientist/mountain man husband, 2 daughters, and beloved Toby Dog.